Access Quest vs Open
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Access Quest
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Join us in our mission to map the accessibility of the world. Together, we can help each other.
Open
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Open-Door is a free, anonymous platform designed to help people experiencing homelessness find immediate assistance β no account, no ID, and no smartphone required. Built for placement on kiosks in urban transit stations across Toronto, HopeLink removes the barriers that often prevent people from accessing the help they need. Simply walk up, tap a category, and find nearby services within walking distance. WHAT YOU CAN FIND β’ Shelters β Emergency overnight shelters and transitional housing near you β’ Food β Food banks, free meal programs, and food delivery services with real data from 211 Ontario β’ Medical β Free and low-cost walk-in clinics, community health centres, and hospitals β’ Hygiene β Public showers, laundry facilities, and washrooms β’ Transportation β Nearby TTC and GO Transit stations β’ Legal Aid β Free legal clinics for low-income residents, no ID required β’ Employment β Job training, resume help, and placement programs β’ Mental Health β Crisis centres, counselling, and peer support β’ Drop-in Centres β Safe spaces with meals, clothing, computers, and phone access β’ Clothing β Free clothing banks and emergency clothing distribution
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Verdict
Access Quest and Open are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Access Quest ships an update every 3 weeks, Open every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Access Quest | Open |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks β better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14 | 14.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Smart Access Ltd | K12 Ventures Foundation, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Access Quest
No in-app purchases
Open
No in-app purchases









